Woodford

Spring Visit to Woodside

April 25, 2015Catch-up, Family RootsFred Shearer, Lori Shearer, WoodfordMatt Shearer

Wonderful spring visit to Mum & Dad’s, with the sun out and the garden in full bloom. Coffees, chats, and some painting of the cupboards.

Christmas 2014 – Family Get-togethers

December 24, 2014Catch-up, Family RootsAmy Shearer, Andrew Glen, Christmas, Ed Shearer, Evelio, Fred Shearer, London, Lori Shearer, Rumbie Mushangi, Russel Shearer, Susan Glendening, Virginia Shearer, Wendy Shearer, WoodfordMatt Shearer

Great gathering this year – Amy, Evelio, Russel, Susan, Alexander are all over in London for Christmas,… plus Virginia & Glenny, Ed & Rumbie, Lori & Fred, and Wendy & I; lots of plans and lots of celebration.

Night at Spivs on Christmas Eve Eve

December 23, 2014Catch-upEd Shearer, Fred Shearer, Ian Guest, Jack Magnus, James Magnus, JimAndIan, London Pubs, Rumbie Mushangi, Russel Shearer, Susan Glendening, Travellers Friend, WoodfordMatt Shearer

A few of us met up at Spivs, including Jim & Ian.

Moira Magnus’ Wake

April 4, 2014Catch-up, Family RootsAdam Drake, Andy Matthews, Ian Guest, Jack Magnus, James Magnus, JimAndIan, London, London Pubs, Moira Magnus, Richard Magnus, Steve Andrews, Travellers Friend, Wake, WoodfordMatt Shearer

Yesterday we all went to Moira Magnus’ wake. Moira would have been proud – everyone was making the most of life and enjoying good company.

Jenny Guest’s Wake

November 6, 2009Family RootsFred Shearer, Horse & Wells (Woodford), Ian Guest, James Magnus, Jenny Guest, London, London Pubs, Lori Shearer, Steve Guest, Travellers Friend, Wake, WoodfordMatt Shearer

Yesterday we all went to Jenny Guest’s wake. Everyone was there, and after the service we all went out to remember her.

Spivs on New Years Day 2002 – Travellers Friend

January 1, 2002Catch-upB&W, Cigar, Ian Guest, London, London Pubs, New Years, Travellers Friend, WoodfordMatt Shearer

Some shots taken in Travellers Friend – a pub in Woodford – on New Year’s Day in 2002.

Virginia & Rosamund & Lady Dog

August 1, 1995Family RootsAmy Shearer, Lady (Dog), Rosamund Hall, Virginia Shearer, WoodfordMatt Shearer

Some nice shots from August 1995 of Rosamund Hall and Ginny Shearer.

Ed and Matt Jamming for the family – Plus Robert Spencer

September 22, 1990Family Roots, MusicDrums, Ed Shearer, Guitar, Lady (Dog), Robert Spencer, Virginia Shearer, WoodfordMatt Shearer

Retro post of some memories in 1990 – Ed and I jamming together, plus Robert Spenser & Ed on the sofa bed. Rob Spencer must have stayed over.

The Arrival of Drums. Christmas 1988, Approx

December 27, 1988MusicAdrian Anderson, Amy Shearer, Drums, Ed Shearer, Lori Shearer, Rob Hall, Robert Spencer, Russel Shearer, Star Wars, Virginia Shearer, WoodfordMatt Shearer

A retrospective post. I will need to check on dates. This set of archive pictures marks the arrival of drums in Woodford at the homestead. This pics probably range into 1989 for Ed’s birthday. In the next 2 shots, you can see some of the key 1980s Woodford characters. Rob Hall, Robert Spencer, Adrian Anderson – … Continue reading The Arrival of Drums. Christmas 1988, Approx →